Derek Kilmer

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Derek Kilmer
Washington State Senate District 26
Incumbent
Assumed office 2007
Current term ends 2011
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Business Retention Manager
Website	Senate website

Derek Kilmer is a Washington state senator, currently serving the 26th district.^[1] He is serving his first term in the senate and is a member of the Democratic Party.

Education

Kilmer earned his certificate in American Studies from Princeton University. He went on to earn his BA in Public Affairs from Princeton. He then received his MA in Economic Development Policy followed by his PhD in Comparative Social Policy from the University of Oxford.

Professional experience

Kilmer is a former business consultant for McKinsey and Company. He currently works as a business retention manager for the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County.

Political experience

Kilmer's political experience began with his work as a Precinct Committee Officer. He served in the Washington State House of Representatives from 2005 to 2007. In 2007 he joined the Washington State Senate and has served since.

Committee membership

• Economic Development, Trade & Innovation Committee, Washington State Senate
• Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee, Washington State Senate
• Transportation Committee, Washington State Senate

Personal life

Derek and his wife Jennifer live in Gig Harbor with their daughter.

External links

• Washington State Senate profile of Kilmer
• Vote Smart profile of Kilmer
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
• Kilmer state-sponsored website

References

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